Swingin', Singin', and Givin': Winterfest'25 - Hope Academy Fundraiser

Swingin’, Singin’ and Givin’: Winterfest ‘25

A Holiday Fundraising Event for HOPE ACADEMY

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CENTER OF HOPE CDC

A Jazz & Arts Fundraiser to Benefit Center of Hope LA’s - HOPE ACADEMY’s New Campus

Saturday, December 13, 2025 • 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Doors Open 11am)

Location:

Center of Hope

9550 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305

Inglewood, California — Get ready for a spectacular afternoon of music, art, and purpose as Pocket Jazz Presents and HOPE ACADEMY for Scholarship and Innovation proudly present “Swingin’, Singin’ & Givin’: Winterfest ’25,” hosted by producer, playwright, and spoken-word artist Robert J. Carmack, MFA. This unforgettable outdoor festival takes place Saturday, December 13, 2025, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Center of Hope L.A. Campus, 9550 Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305.

Tickets:

VIP Table of 4 - $400

- Dining Preference(We'll contact you personally to confirm your meal preference.)

-Garden Access

-Art Showcase (Support local art—buy what you love)

-Winterfest Marketplace Access

-Food Trucks

-Vendors

VIP Single Seat - $125

- Dining Preference(We'll contact you personally to confirm your meal preference.)

-Garden Access

-Art Showcase (Support local art—buy what you love)

-Winterfest Marketplace Access

-Food Trucks

-Vendors

Premium Seating-$50

-Garden Access

-Art Showcase (Support local art—buy what you love)

-Winterfest Marketplace Access

-Food Trucks

-Vendors

General Admission-$25

-Screen Viewing only (Parking Lot)

- BYO Seats/Coolers

-Art Showcase (Support local art—buy what you love)

-Winterfest Marketplace Access

-Food Trucks

-Vendors

An All-Star Jazz Lineup

Winterfest ’25 features a powerhouse roster of acclaimed and emerging talent:

• Willow Corrine — a dynamic young vocalist opening the celebration with fresh energy and soulful tones.

• The Mahesh Project — led by pianist Mahesh Balasooriya, paying tribute to jazz legend McCoy Tyner with a special spoken-word performance by Robert J. Carmack.

• Unofficial Slam featuring Gabriel “Slam” Nobles — a riveting quartet blending hard-bop drive with contemporary flair.

• Headliner: The Knick Smith Experience — Cleveland-born pianist and keyboardist Nick Smith, noted for collaborations with Stanley Clarke, George Duke, and NBC’s Tonight Show Band, closes the show with electrifying originals and jazz classics.

More Than Music

Festival-goers will enjoy gourmet food trucks, a vibrant ArtWalk and exhibit area, and a silent auction featuring high-end works from distinguished California artists. VIP tables and reserved seating are available exclusively through Eventbrite.com.

A Festival With Purpose

All proceeds benefit Center of Hope LA’s HOPE ACADEMY’s new educational facility, set to open in Fall 2026, expanding access to TK and STEAM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), powered by The Pedagogy of Confidence™ for HOPE ACADEMY Scholars..

For media inquiries, interviews, or sponsorship opportunities/media inquiries

contact:

• PocketJazzPresents.org or call 951-840-7120.
• Dr. Stefanie Baker [email protected] or call 949-503-0288

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